The path to immortality through martial arts begins with being forced into marriage!

The palm struck Lu Zhen squarely in the chest. The force of the impact caused the color to drain from his face instantly, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood mist!

The next moment, he was like a kite with a broken string, directly blasted off the ground by the terrifying internal force that exploded from above. He flew backward for a good two or three zhang before crashing heavily onto the edge of the arena with a bang!

Its massive body, still carrying some momentum, rolled twice more before finally coming to a stop. Lying on the ground, it gasped for breath and struggled a few times, but couldn't get up for a moment.

On the other hand, Cui Yi didn't even breathe loudly; he simply calmly sheathed his sword and took a half-step back.

"You're too kind!"

There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by a burst of suppressed gasps!

"One move?! Just one move?!"

"I don't believe it. Did this big guy hold back? Let me try!"

Another young man wielding a knife jumped up. He was at the eighth level of Qi Refining and his knife skills were swift and ruthless.

But the result was still the same.

Instead of retreating when the opponent's blade was at its strongest, Cui Yi advanced, unleashing the second layer of power from his longsword with the force of surging waves. What seemed like an ordinary thrust actually struck first, hitting the side of the opponent's blade that was least affected by the force.

"Buzz!"

The longsword trembled violently, the young man's hand was split open, and the longsword flew out of his hand!

Cui Yi's sword tip was already hovering three inches in front of his throat; any further advance would have been enough to slit his throat!

"I lost."

The young man was pale.

Being defeated in one move by someone he looked down upon clearly damaged his confidence. However, this person was upright and didn't say much, but simply dejectedly stepped off the stage.

Next, the third, the fourth, the fifth...

Challengers came in droves, with cultivation levels ranging from the fifth to the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, and the weapons and techniques they used were also diverse.

But the result was without exception!

Cui Yi has won all nine of his consecutive matches!

Seeing the shocked expressions on these people's faces, Cui Yi simply smiled faintly.

joke......

Although I am young, I have been able to deduce many years from the time of the Floating Pagoda!

The first deduction of the Qi-Gathering Technique and the Three Demon-Subduing Forms alone took twenty years. If the time spent on the subsequent deductions is added together, he would be roughly equivalent to an old man over a hundred years old.

During these years of simulation, I have spent all my time cultivating, even skipping the time for eating and sleeping, making 100% of my 24 hours a day!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he has an innate sacred body for cultivation!

On the contrary, these middle-aged and young people in front of him seemed more like green recruits!

That's the source of his confidence in setting up the challenge!

On the high platform, Zhao Jingsheng, who had been watching the battle with his hands behind his back, had an increasingly bright glint in his eyes.

He saw things more clearly than the people in the audience.

Cui Yi demonstrated not only his peak Qi Refining stage cultivation, but also an almost terrifying control over the rhythm of the battle!

How could a cultivator who uses a sword not know sword-based martial arts?

but......

Cui Yi never used any martial arts techniques from beginning to end!

He defeated all the challengers simply by using his skills in using true qi, and his foundation in true qi was very solid!

"This kid..."

Zhao Jingsheng murmured to himself, "Every move is perfectly timed, never using a bit more or a bit less force."

"Xiao Lei, do you know that Cui Yi didn't even use his full strength!"

The black-clad man, called Xiao Lei, who was leading the way, was slightly taken aback: "Master Zhao, do you mean... he doesn't even use his full strength when facing opponents of the same cultivation level?"

"Doesn't that mean having the ability to fight opponents of a higher level?"

Zhao Jingsheng took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Otherwise, how do you think he got his top-tier rating?"

Unfortunately, Zhao Jingsheng was unaware that Cui Yi's "Surging Waves" technique was far superior to any martial arts skills he possessed.

This isn't about showing off skills at all; it's because there are no martial arts techniques available!

Cui Yi currently possesses a lifespan of 230 years. The reason he hasn't devoted all of it to the Qi Induction Technique is because he feels that the upper limit of the Qi Induction Technique is too low!

Wasting a lot of lifespan on a low-level cultivation technique is really not very wise.

Given that his current cultivation level is sufficient, Cui Yi's primary goal is to preserve his lifespan in order to store resources for more advanced cultivation techniques.

Tomorrow I can go to the Liuyun Chamber of Commerce to pick up a martial arts manual, but I don't know if the Jingyao Division has any way to obtain martial arts manuals.

If we have it, we must get our hands on it at all costs!

"Since no one else has stepped forward, Cui Yi's result is accurate. Does anyone have any objections?"

Zhao Jingsheng's voice wasn't loud, but it resounded throughout the entire venue thanks to the enhancement of his true energy.

Those who had voiced their doubts lowered their heads one by one: "We're convinced! This kid really has some skills!"

"To reach the peak of the Qi Refining Realm at his age, and possess such combat strength, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to rate him as having top-tier talent!"

Seeing that no one else was going to challenge him, Zhao Jingsheng announced the end of his reign and gave Cui Yi a practical combat rating.

"Cui Yi, come with me."

"The final test is a matter of self-examination."

"Um?"

Cui Yi was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "Isn't there a practical combat component?"

"With your current cultivation level and combat strength, practical combat assessment is meaningless; for both of us, it's a pure waste of time."

"Of course, if you want to take the test, I don't mind."

"No, no."

Cui Yi quickly refused. Why go back to the checkpoint when you can skip it? He didn't expect the Demon Suppression Division's assessment to be so humane.

The so-called "gate of self-examination" is a secret room with a mirror about the height of a person outside.

It was so simple that Cui Yi thought the Heart-Questioning Gate was testing his aesthetic sense.

Zhao Jingsheng explained: "The 'Question of the Heart' does not concern one's cultivation level or origin, but only one's true nature."

"You may see some images or hear some sounds in the mirror, all of which point directly to the truest thoughts deep within your soul."

"You don't need to resist; just observe it as it is and respond to it as it is."

Cui Yi nodded and walked into the room, while Zhao Jingsheng and Lei Ming watched quietly from outside as he sat cross-legged on the futon in front of the Mirror of Inquiry.

"Xiao Lei, what do you think his path is?"

After pondering for a moment, Lei Ming said in a deep voice, "I think it should be about settling scores quickly and decisively. After all, setting up a fighting arena is pretty audacious!"

"That's true. However, I think this child is much more perceptive than you and I realize, and he might give us some different answers."

Zhao Jingsheng's gaze was fixed on Cui Yi. Although the Heart-Questioning Pass did not require any qualifications or cultivation level, a person's character could not be concealed!

Many talented people have failed at this test of their conscience.

Those with wicked intentions are not permitted to enter the Demon Suppression Bureau!

While the two were talking, Cui Yi had already sat cross-legged on the futon, adjusting his breathing to calm his mind.

He then raised his head and calmly looked at the huge bronze mirror.

At first, the mirror only reflected his clear figure, but soon, a shimmering light began to flow in the mirror like ripples.

The image in the mirror became blurry and distorted, enveloping his entire body.

In the hazy light, Cui Yi heard a powerful voice booming in his ears!

"How do you cultivate the Way?"